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Family Escapes Injury in Early Morning Route 208 Crash

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Fair Lawn NJ, three (3) small children, including a five (5) month old, and two (2) adults all escaped injury in an early Monday afternoon, 04/15, crash on Route 208 in Fair Lawn.

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CRIME ALERT: Glen Rock Police Warn Warmer Weather Brings Spikes in Roofing and Driveway Repair Scams

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Glen Rock NJ, as the warmer weather approaches each year, there are spikes in roofing and driveway repair scams. Dishonest contractors often target vulnerable homeowners in need of immediate repairs or replacements, promising attractive deals that, unfortunately, turn into nightmares. Falling for these scams can lead to substandard work, the need for additional costly repairs, and even outright fraud.

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Lock Your Car Doors: Glen Rock Police Report Uptick in Vehicle Thefts in the Bergen County

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Glen Rock NJ, according to the Glen Rock Police there has been an uptick in vehicle thefts in the Bergen County area recently. Last night into early this morning Fair Lawn had two BMWs stolen near the Glen Rock border. The thieves also attempted to enter a home in Glen Rock prior to the Fair Lawn theft but couldn’t make entry to the home. In general, thieves are entering homes and taking keys from inside. Please remember to LOCK YOUR VEHICLES AND YOUR HOMES EVERY NIGHT. Protect yourself and your neighbors.

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Driver Suspect of DUI in Ridgewood Sun day Morning Crash

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Ridgewood NJ, a suspected DUI driver crashed an Accura RLX into a utility pole on North Van Dien Avenue, Ridgewood shortly before 8:30 AM, Sunday, 03/03, snapping the pole and causing scattered localized power & communications outages. Ridgewood Policve transported the individual to Glen Rock Police headquarters in order to administer alcohol testing; the suspect, who was subsequently transported to Ridgewood Police headquarters for processing, was uninjured in the crash. A flatbed tow truck removed the Accura from the scene and PSE&G & Verizon crews were notified of the damaged equipment. Ridgewood Emergency Services assisted with traffic control.

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Its Only a Drill : Glen Rock Police to Conduct Active Shooter Training

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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock Police Department will be staging an “Active Shooter” training .  The training will be held at Central School on March 3rd and  March 10th starting at 8am.

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Glen Rock Park Dog Bite Victim Rushed to Valley Hospital

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Glen Rock NJ, on February 16th  at 9:33 AM,Glen Rock Police Patrols and EMS were dispatched to the Glen Rock Dog Park on Doremus Avenue in response to a 9-1-1 report of a person bitten by a dog. Upon arrival, it was found that a Wyckoff woman, who was with her dog at the dog park, was bitten by a pit bull mix belonging to a Prospect Park woman. The responding officers and EMTs provided first aid and the victim was transported by ambulance to the emergency room at the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood.

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Glen Rock Police Seek Identities of Two Who Stiffed Ride-share Driver

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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock Police Department is attempting to identify two two individuals pictured here in relation to a Theft of Services investigation. (THIS IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THE BIAS INCIDENT AT THE STARBUCKS).

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Glen Rock Police: Seeking and Individual Regarding a Theft and Fraud Investigation

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Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock Police are attempting to identify the individual pictured above. He was seen talking to an individual in a white sedan, possibly an older (around 2005) Acura TL in the Bunker Hill section of Paterson, NJ. We would like to speak with him regarding a theft and fraud investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact D/Sgt. James Calaski at 201-670-3948 or at [email protected]

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Intoxicated Man Removed From Kosher Nosh Deli in Glen Rock Without Incident

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Glen Rock NJ, on January 11th at 6:42 PM,  the manager of the Kosher Nosh Deli on Prospect Street requested Glen Rock Police assistance with a male subject who was reportedly harassing a female employee in the store. Other employees interceded and asked the man to leave the store. The responding officer was able to locate the subject who was found to be in an intoxicated state.

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Fire Investigation: Contractors Suspected in Glen Rock Building Fire

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Glen Rock NJ, on January 5th at 8:39 AM ,Glen Rock Police Patrols, along with Glen Rock Firefighters, were dispatched to a commercial building on the 500 block of Broad Street on a reported structure fire. Upon arrival officers found the interior filled with smoke with both the fire and carbon dioxide alarms sounding. The source of the fire was determined to be under the roof, where contractors had been working the prior day. Glen Rock Firefighters extinguished the fire with the support of the Fair Lawn and Hawthorne Fire Departments. The building department deemed the structure to be unsafe and a continued investigation is being conducted by Fire Investigation and Fire Prevention officials.

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A String of Home Break ins Reported in Ridgewood and Neighboring Glen Rock

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Ridgewood NJ, local residents claim there have been a string of break-ins in the Old Country Club section of Ridgewood in recent months. The latest were 2 burglaries on McKinley Place this past Friday evening around 6pm.

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Ridgewood Police Officer Aids Glen Rock Police in the Apprehension of a Door Dash Porch Pirate

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Glen Rock NJ, on January 2nd at 4:43 PMGlen Rock D/Sgt. James Calaski and P.O. Sarah Orsita investigated a Door Dash delivery driver who was involved in package thefts from the front steps of residences on Warren Place and Ashton Place on December 31, 2023. P.O. James Mc Gill, who took the initial report, was able to obtain a clear video image of the actor as well as the license plate number from his vehicle.

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9 Year Old Boy Injured in Glen Rock Crash

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Glen Rock NJ, a two (2) vehicle Sunday afternoon, 01/07, collision at the intersection of Maple Avenue and Park Avenue, Glen Rock resulted in two (2) injuries requiring ambulance transportation to Hackensack University Medical Center’s main campus. A heavily damaged KIA SUV was towed from the scene. One (1) of those injured was a 9-year old boy.

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Glen Rock High School Student Council hosted a toy drive in collaboration with the Glen Rock Police Department

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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock High School Student Council hosted a toy drive in collaboration with the Glen Rock Police Department, which concluded today. Student Council members assisted officers in loading up the toys for delivery this afternoon. All of the toys will benefit local children in need. The Glen Rock Police Police commended the students,”Great job students and a huge thank you to all who donated!”

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Probationary Driver Involved in Glen Rock Rollover Crash

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Glen Rock NJ, A two (2) vehicle late Saturday morning, 12/16, collision at the intersection of Maple Avenue and Rodney Street, Glen Rock resulted in the rollover of a Honda SUV, whose probationary driver was transported by a Glen Rock EMS ambulance to Hackensack University Medical Center’s main campus for treatment of minor injuries. A hydraulic lift tow truck righted the vehicle and removed it from the scene. Glen Rock Police, Glen Rock Fire Department, and Glen Rock EMS responded to the incident.

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